Category Management Intern

Performance Foods; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Core-Mark is seeking a Marketing and Category Management Intern for a 12-week summer program at our Westlake, TX headquarters. You will learn through hands-on projects, work with program managers, and gain transferable skills in marketing, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.

The internship runs May 24, 2027 – August 6, 2027, at $22.00 per hour, Monday–Friday in-office. We value leadership, teamwork, and strong academic performance as well as a genuine interest in a career in marketing

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student with expectations to graduate no later than May 2027.
• Must be able to work in-office 5 days per week in the Dallas–Fort Worth area or willing to relocate.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
• Marketing or Business major is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Support team in managing content and execution of sales and marketing materials.
• Support team through vendor and item set up process.
• Assist in resolving program billing and tracking.
• Investigates and corrects problems by reviewing edit reports, input documents, and online system screens, and by developing query reports.
• Support and assist with ad-hoc requests or projects.

Skills

On-site work

Relocation willingness

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Student

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

Company Description

Core-Mark continues to grow as the industry leader in fresh and broadline solutions for the convenience retail industry. With a reputation for empowering customers, employees, and communities, Core-Mark has become the largest, most comprehensive marketer of consumer goods in North America — offering a full range of products, programs, and solutions to convenience operators across the U.S. and Canada.

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose

We are looking for a Marketing and Category Management Intern to join our talented team of business professionals this summer at our headquarters based in Westlake, TX. Our 12-week Internship Program provides an invaluable hands‑on experience for those who want to work alongside a team that values results, enjoyment (really - we love to work hard, play hard) and learning.

Forget about coffee runs - our Interns learn the ins and outs of their area of specialization and enjoy representing the company in challenging enterprise-wide projects and meaningful assignments to gain the knowledge, experience and training you will need to determine if your career choice is the right fit for you. We provide Interns with the opportunity to learn and develop new skills while gaining a deeper understanding of concepts through immersive application.

Working closely with their program managers, Interns explore their career field of interest, acquire new skills, and develop transferrable skills. Each Intern reports to a Core-Mark leader who provides hands‑on training, oversight, and mentorship. We are looking for well‑rounded individuals who have demonstrated not only outstanding academic achievement, but aptitude for leadership, teamwork, analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills and sincere interest to pursue a career in their area of expertise.

Internship Program Dates

May 24, 2027 - August 6, 2027

Starting Pay Rate

$22.00 per hour

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, normal business hours. Requirement to able to work in-office 5 days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support team in managing content and execution of sales and marketing materials.
• Support team through vendor and item set up process.
• Assist in resolving program billing and tracking
• Investigates and corrects problems causing incorrect input or output by reviewing edit reports, input documents, and online system screens, and by developing query reports.
• Support and assist with ad-hoc requests or projects.

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student with expectations to graduate no later than May 2027.
• Must be able to work in-office 5 days per week - residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, or willing to relocate.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA, or higheris required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship in related field preferred
• Major or field of study in Marketing or Business is highly desired.

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.